spring springs

Winter’s releasing us from its perpetually gray and gloomy grip. Who can study in their room, on a beautiful spring afternoon? Azaleas assail ya, with champagne petals of bubblegum fuchsias, they blush in near neon reflection, with a mathematical, fractal perfection. Courtyards that were once dark and uninviting, frosty scenes, sport impromptu manicured carpets, of flawless, vibrant greens. Dogwoods explode, abruptly overnight, with peony, cherry blossom whites they blush like brides on parade, they sachet, swaying with flag-like bouquets. Ordinary maples become emerald queens by unfurling avocado, hunter and chartreuse leaves, accented with vibrant electric limes and honeydews, as if to say, ‘Hey, we too can prance and please.’ New life stretches, almost yawning, in the seemingly reborn sun, insects hum as they cultivate, birds flit excitedly, as if to say, ‘Why’re you inside? Come out and play - why do you even hesitate?’ I know there’s something in spring that’s irresistible, pheromonal, hormonal, surfeit and emotional. Is it the solar zenith angle or the sun’s declination that produces these delightful inclinations? . . Songs for this: ‘New World Coming’ by Cass Elliot ‘You get what you give’ by New Radicals ‘’Funky Galileo’ by Sure sure